John Osteen Cleric

John Hillery Osteen (August 21, 1921 – January 23, 1999) was the founder and first pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, from its beginnings in 1959 until his death in 1999. His son Joel Osteen then succeeded him as pastor.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 21, 1921
Birth name	John Hillery Osteen
Birth place	Fort Worth Texas
Religion	Nondenominational Christianity
Date of death	January 23, 1999
Place of death	Houston
Children	Joel Osteen
Title	Founder and Senior Pastor Lakewood Church